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As Airline Megamergers Wrap Up, US Airways Flies Into History Mergers have left the airline industry with four huge carriers: American, United, Delta and Southwest. But competition may be around the corner — from foreign carriers or young entrepreneurs.Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:45:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/16/449157409/as-airline-mega-mergers-wrap-up-us-airways-flies-into-history?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
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Mergers have left the airline industry with four huge carriers: American, United, Delta and Southwest. But competition may be around the corner — from foreign carriers or young entrepreneurs.

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]]>Marilyn GeewaxEbola Joke Triggers Passenger's Removal From US Airways FlightThe passenger, who was taken off a flight after it landed in the Dominican Republic, reportedly coughed and then said: "I have Ebola. You're all screwed."Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:58:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/10/10/355108686/ebola-joke-triggers-passengers-removal-from-us-airways-flight?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
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The passenger, who was taken off a flight after it landed in the Dominican Republic, reportedly coughed and then said: "I have Ebola. You're all screwed."

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]]>Scott NeumanOoops! US Airways Accidentally Includes Lewd Photo In TweetAirlines commonly use Twitter to address the concerns of customers. When US Airways did that Monday, its response included a graphic picture of a naked woman.Mon, 14 Apr 2014 17:59:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/04/14/303028441/ooops-us-airways-accidentally-includes-lewd-photo-in-tweet?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
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Airlines commonly use Twitter to address the concerns of customers. When US Airways did that Monday, its response included a graphic picture of a naked woman.

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]]>Bill ChappellJudge Smooths Path For American-US Airways MergerThe bankruptcy court ruling comes 15 days after the Justice Department said it would settle its lawsuit that had sought to block the airline deal.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:17:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/11/27/247513674/judge-smooths-path-for-american-us-airways-merger?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
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The bankruptcy court ruling comes 15 days after the Justice Department said it would settle its lawsuit that had sought to block the airline deal.

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]]>Bill ChappellRemoval Of Blind Man, Service Dog From Flight Sparks OutrageWhen Albert Rizzi's seeing-eye dog, Doxy, got fidgety during a flight delay, the crew had them both removed from the plane, angering the other passengers.Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:07:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/11/14/245276540/removal-of-blind-man-service-dog-from-flight-sparks-outrage?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/11/14/245276540/removal-of-blind-man-service-dog-from-flight-sparks-outrage?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairwaysWhen Albert Rizzi's seeing-eye dog, Doxy, got fidgety during a flight delay, the crew had them both removed from the plane, angering the other passengers.]]>Scott NeumanJustice Reaches Deal To Allow American, US Airways MergerThe companies expect the merger to be complete next month. Under the settlement, American and US Airways agreed to give up slots at key airports around the country.Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:08:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/11/12/244781610/justice-reaches-deal-to-allow-american-us-airways-merger?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
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The companies expect the merger to be complete next month. Under the settlement, American and US Airways agreed to give up slots at key airports around the country.

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]]>Eyder PeraltaAmerican, US Airways Boards Approve Merger Directors of both companies have approved the deal, which creates a company worth about $11 billion. It will be known as American Airlines.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:14:00 -0500https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/02/13/171945603/reports-american-us-airways-boards-approve-merger?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
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Directors of both companies have approved the deal, which creates a company worth about $11 billion. It will be known as American Airlines.

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]]>Eyder PeraltaCaptain Sully Back At Your ServiceIf you want the "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot at the helm of your next flight, you might be in luck. <strong>Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger is getting back in the game.</strong>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:25:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/talk/2009/09/captain_sully_back_at_your_ser.html?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairways
https://www.npr.org/sections/talk/2009/09/captain_sully_back_at_your_ser.html?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=usairwaysIf you want the "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot at the helm of your next flight, you might be in luck. Capt. C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger is getting back in the game.]]>Scott Cameron